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Sophia Smith

Smith college founder

Died when: 73 years 289 days (885 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith (August 27, 1796 – June 12, 1870) founded Smith College in 1870 with the substantial estate she inherited from her father, who was a wealthy farmer, and six siblings.

An avid reader, Smith attended schools in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut.She later attended Hopkins Academy in Hadley, Massachusetts.


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